Trail Running calendar near Pinehurst 2025-2026

Tackle scenic trails around Lakes Brandt, Townsend, and Jeanette at the Triple Lakes Trail Race in Greensboro on October 25, with distances from a half to 40 miles, relays, and a custom shirt plus finisher medal.

Located at Schenck Forest near NC State along Reedy Creek Rd in Raleigh, the Schenck Forest Trail Race is a 6.2-mile run on single-track trails through creeks and rolling hills adjacent to Umstead Park. Racers wind through the Carl Alwin Sc..

Run the scenic trails of Eno River State Park on Oct 26, 2025 with 6 or 11 mile options featuring technical single track, a river crossing and rock bouldering. Enjoy custom race swag, chip timing and post race refreshments.

Take on three scenic off road trail races around Durham NC at Eno River, Uwharrie and the Mountains to Sea Trail in 2025 and 2026. Sign up for the full series and finish all three races to earn series awards and a custom finisher prize.

Take on the OMR Ultra 24 hour Challenge at Mint Hill Park, running looped miles on mixed trails with solo or 2 to 6 person relay options. Enjoy a lively crew hub, on course aid, finishers medals, and serious bragging rights for big distance..

Event overview Terror Trails Ultra takes place at Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC on Saturday, Nov 1, 2025. The event offers the following distances: 50K 25K 8 Miler 5K Registration closes Thu, Oct 30 at 11:59 PM ET. The org..

Take on the scenic Dolphin Dash Trail 5K in Salisbury on November 1, 2025, winding through gardens, a greenhouse, and campus highlights. Families can enjoy a relaxed Fun Run with laps around the soccer field.

Join the Sandhills Sasquatch on November 1 in Southern Pines for a scenic loop through Weymouth Woods, passing a 470 year old longleaf pine. Choose the four hour mile loop challenge or a three loop 5K and enjoy a relaxed trail race vibe.

The Joint Special Operations (JSO) 10K Run and 5K Walk is a unique trail race held at Historic Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The all off-road course features challenging terrain including dirt, mud, gravel, and sand along tank trails and fire..

Join the Wings of Hope 5K at FirstHealth Fitness Center in Pinehurst on November 8 for a family friendly run and walk supporting the FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fund. All race proceeds support local patients and survivors.

Join The Unforeseen at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve for a playful random distance race where a dice roll 15 seconds before the start decides your challenge. Enjoy fast flowing 2.25 mile laps on gravel and single track starting at 8 AM on Nov..

The Oakwood 24 will take place in Raleigh on Saturday 22 November 2025.

Run rolling trails through hardwood forest at the 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races in Efland NC on Nov 22, 2025, with 4 mile and 8 mile options and a 3 mile virtual race. Scenic, challenging trails and a friendly community vibe.

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the trails at the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot in Briar Chapel, Chapel Hill, with timed and untimed 2 mile and 5K options. Enjoy marked courses, awards, contests, post race pie and a free kids treasure race suppor..

Run the Black Toenail Friday trail race at Cane Creek Mountains on Nov 28 for a scenic late morning half marathon or 7.5 mile, with in person and virtual options. Finishers get a custom long sleeve shirt, medal, post race food and awards.

Take on the Derby 50K in Ellerbe NC, a three loop 31.5 mile course through rolling country roads. Enjoy a community spaghetti meal, a custom finisher medal and onsite camping for a friendly small town ultra experience.

Run the Briar Chapel trails at the Leftovers Trail Run, choose a scenic 5K or tougher 10K and score vintage race swag. Limited fields, on course aid, and family friendly activities make it a festive post holiday trail pick.

Brooks XC Championships South is a cross-country meet held at McAlpine Park, 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212. It features Open and Masters, Boys and Girls Freshman/Sophomore, Championship, and Youth races, mostly 5K with younger divisio..

Join Turkey Chase in Cary NC on Nov 29, 2025 with in person and virtual 5K, 10K and half plus kids stroller fun. Finishers get a medal and knit hat, RaceJoy live tracking keeps friends updated and awards add holiday excitement.

Run the Shakori 40 Festival in Pittsboro NC on Dec 5 and 6, 2025 with cross country courses from 4 miles to a 40 mile ultramarathon. Celebrate with team relays, camping, live music, bonfires and craft beer.